NYSDOL
chris.white@labor.ny.gov May 24, 2013
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State Labor Department Announces Amusement Park Ride Safety Inspections Completed, Encourages Families to Have Fun This Holiday WeekendLabor Department Inspects All Seasonal Amusement Parks, Encourages Parents and Youth to Follow Ride Safety Guidelines and Visit Website www.RideSafeNY.com |
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Albany, NY (May 24, 2013) – Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today urged all parents and children to follow safety guidelines at the state’s 12 amusement parks over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The State Department of Labor inspects rides at every amusement park and traveling show located outside of New York City before they open for the summer season as well as one or more times during operation. “As we mark the unofficial beginning of the summer this weekend with the Memorial Day holiday, I urge all parents and children to follow safety guidelines so that we can have a safe and fun summer at our state’s great amusement parks,” said Commissioner Rivera. The Department of Labor is tracking 49 individual carnivals and separate events that will have amusement rides as part of their Memorial Day activities. These locations, which will host 59 different amusement ride companies, will also be inspected prior to opening this weekend. "When you head to the park or to the fair this weekend for fun, food and amusement, please make sure that you are doing your part as parents to ensure everyone follows the guidelines of the rides,” said Commissioner Rivera. “But know that you can rest assured that our inspectors have made certain that everything is functioning up to standard.” All New Yorkers can visit the Department of Labor’s park safety website at www.RideSafeNY.com. The website offers parents and children helpful tips on ride safety, along with a directory of amusement parks in New York State. The site also makes it simple to e-mail the Department of Labor to report unsafe conditions. Department of Labor staff inspect all rides at stationary parks at least once a year and inspect rides at traveling carnivals or fairs every time the ride is set up in a new location. A ride cannot legally operate without a permit from the Department of Labor. Last year, the Department of Labor inspected more than 1,500 venues and more than 9,700 amusement devices. The Department of Labor offers consumers the following safety guidelines:
Parents with children:
For more information about the Department of Labor's Park Safety inspections, please visit: www.RideSafeNY.com.
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